Grab suspends rude driver in viral post

07/31/2016

Transport network vehicle service Grab Philippines has suspended the driver tagged in a viral Facebook post who allegedly abused a passenger yesterday amid an ongoing investigation. “We do not tolerate any behavior that threatens the safety and…

Police: Tanto’s arrest proves not all suspects are killed

07/31/2016

AMID a spate of killings of suspected criminals under the Duterte administration, police authorities assured that not all criminals are gunned down by the police if they peacefully surrender. Senior Supt. Joel Coronel, director of the Manila…

A ‘DEATH SQUAD’ SURFACES

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla, Rene F. Alima 07/30/2016

Is a death squad similar to that in Davao City operating in Cebu City? A carpenter was strumming his guitar while drinking with his two friends at a store in Barangay Talamban, Cebu City, before 1 a.m.…

MCWD urged to address demand for water

Carmel Loise Matus 07/30/2016

A school official urged the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to address the demand for water by tapping the undeveloped water sources. Engr. Fe Walag, director of the University of San Carlos (USC) Water Resource Center, said…

Lapu kicks off cleanup drive

Norman V. Mendoza 07/30/2016

THE Lapu-Lapu City government kicked off a series of cleanup activities yesterday in Barangay Basak. This yearly tradition of Mayor Paz Radaza will be held all throughout the city until the year’s end. The activity was joined…

Landslide in Manipis Road

Carmel Loise Matus 07/30/2016

A downpour on Friday evening triggered a small avalanche of rocks and soil in Talisay City’s landslide-prone Manipis Road stalling commuters for about an hour in southern Cebu. The landslide once again brought to the fore fears…

Results of barangay polls crucial to party dominance in council

Nestle L. Semilla 07/30/2016

With barangay elections this October slowly heating up, members of the Cebu City Council have begun involving themselves in the campaign trail as results of this election are considered crucial in directing the leadership of the Cebu…

Lim lawyer asks NBI to be fair in its probe

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/30/2016

“Just be fair.” This was the appeal of Cebuano lawyer Pedro Leslie Salva as law enforcement agencies look into Cebu businessman Peter Lim’s alleged involvement in illegal drugs trade. He said each citizen must be afforded due…

‘Carina’ intensifies into a tropical storm

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/30/2016

CEBU will continue to experience light to moderate rains even as Tropical Depression Carina developed into a tropical storm yesterday afternoon. Carina has maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) with gustiness of 80 kph.…

‘Mysterious’ water draws ailing people

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/30/2016

Maria Cimafranca does not believe in doctors. Her belief is founded on two things: her financial situation and her superstition. When she’s sick, she prefers going to a faith healer or using herbal medicine, which is a…

Nurse-paramedics tandem pushed

Nestle L. Semilla 07/30/2016

Hire nurses to accompany paramedics of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in city’s ambulances responding to emergencies in the city. Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak said yesterday that the city should look at those attending to a…

‘Jelak’ the K9 dog – PDEA’s weapon of choice in the fight against drugs

Norman V. Mendoza 07/30/2016

  JELAK is one lucky dog. In a country where street dogs are a dime a dozen, Jelak does not only have a home but is also well-fed and sleeps in an air-conditioned room. Moreover, his so-called…

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